Vivian Lee Orthodontics

Our Technology

Precision instruments. Progressive methods. Beautiful results.

iTero Lumina intraoral scanner with 3D digital model displayed on screen
iTero Lumina™
In Our Office
Next-Gen Digital Scanning

iTero® Lumina Scanner

Our office features two iTero® Lumina™ intraoral scanners — the latest generation in digital orthodontic imaging. With 3× larger field of view and our highest clinical accuracy, these scanners create stunningly precise 3D models of your teeth in minutes.

Say goodbye to goopy impressions. The iTero Lumina uses advanced Multi-Direct™ optical technology with a 50% smaller wand for maximum comfort, delivering photorealistic digital models that let you visualize your new smile before treatment even begins.

  • No messy, uncomfortable traditional impressions
  • Photorealistic 3D model of your teeth — instant results
  • See a simulation of your finished smile before you start treatment
  • Superior fit for aligners, retainers, and appliances
  • Seamless integration with Invisalign virtual treatment planning
Patient relaxing comfortably during diode laser gum treatment at Vivian Lee Orthodontics
Precision Soft Tissue

Diode Laser Treatment

In most cases, no needles — just a gentle topical anesthetic and the precise movement of a laser tip. Our in-office diode laser lets us sculpt gum tissue with pinpoint accuracy, faster healing, and virtually no downtime.

Healthy gum tissue is the frame around your smile. We use laser treatment to refine that frame — whether it's exposing more tooth surface, uncovering an impacted tooth, or perfecting your gum line after braces come off.

  • Aesthetic recontouring: Sculpt an uneven or "gummy" smile line into something beautifully balanced
  • Bracket placement: Remove excess tissue to expose enough tooth surface for precise bracket or TAD placement
  • Impacted teeth: Assist eruption without waiting months or requiring surgical referral
  • Minimally invasive — no sutures needed in most cases
  • Faster healing with minimal swelling compared to traditional techniques
  • Performed entirely in our office, in one visit
Teen patient smiling confidently in orthodontic chair at Vivian Lee Orthodontics
Advanced Mechanics

TADs / MADs

TADs — Temporary Anchorage Devices — are small titanium screws placed in the jawbone to give us a fixed point of force. They unlock tooth movements that simply aren't possible with braces alone, often replacing the need for headgear or extractions.

  • Precise control: Move teeth in any direction without using adjacent teeth as anchors
  • Avoid surgery: In many cases, TADs can achieve what would otherwise require jaw surgery
  • Fewer extractions: Create space for crowded teeth without removing healthy ones
  • Placed and removed comfortably in our office
  • Temporary — removed painlessly once treatment is complete

Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs), including the Invisalign Mandibular Advancement system, guide lower jaw growth in younger patients — maximizing their natural growth potential toward ideal bite and facial harmony, and potentially preventing the need for surgery later.

SprintRay dental 3D printer with warm amber glow from resin chamber
SprintRay Pro 95
In Our Office
In-Office Fabrication

SprintRay 3D Printing

Scan to retainer in under an hour — without leaving our office. Our SprintRay 3D printer connects directly to the iTero digital workflow, letting us design, fabricate, and deliver custom orthodontic appliances the same day.

  • Same-day retainers: Clear retainers printed and ready in as little as 60 minutes
  • Precise dental models: Photorealistic 3D models for treatment planning and appliance fabrication
  • Custom appliances: Perfectly fitted devices built from your unique digital scan — not a generic mold
  • No outside lab — faster turnaround, lower cost
  • Better fit accuracy through fully digital workflows
  • Less waste than traditional impression methods
Confident adult patient who avoided jaw surgery through MSE treatment at Vivian Lee Orthodontics
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Non-Surgical Expansion

Maxillary Skeletal Expander

For teens and adults whose upper jaw has stopped responding to conventional expanders, the Maxillary Skeletal Expander (MSE) — also called MARPE — delivers true skeletal widening without surgery.

Unlike tooth-supported expanders, the MSE anchors directly to the palatal bone using small titanium mini-screws. This applies expansion force to the skeleton itself, making it effective even in mature patients where sutures have begun to fuse.

  • Avoid surgery: Achieve skeletal jaw expansion that would otherwise require a surgical procedure
  • Improved breathing: Wider arches open the nasal airway, often improving breathing quality
  • No extractions: Create room for crowded teeth naturally, not by removing healthy ones
  • Corrects crossbites and narrow arch forms
  • Performed entirely in our office by Dr. Lee

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